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Syllabus:

Quantum Nanoelectronics, 7.5 credits

Swedish name: Kvantelektronik D
This syllabus is valid: 2009-05-11 and until further notice
Syllabus for courses starting after 2009-05-11
Course code: 5FY046
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level: Physics: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Physics

Contents

The physics of metals and semiconductors. The physics of modern man-made artificial structures, such as, heterostructures, two-dimensional electron gases, super lattices, quantum point contacts, quantum dots and quantum wires. Electronic transport in metals, semiconductors and artificial structures.

Required Knowledge

Quantum Mechanics I, or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

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